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Caregiving, financial security, health care—Arkansans 50-plus face multiple challenges. That’s why AARP Arkansas has expanded its list of topics for group presentations. Civic clubs, church groups, AARP chapters and other organizations can book a free presentation on Medicare, Social Security or caregiving, as well as the ever-popular Fraud Watch Network workshops.

To meet growing demand and address pressing issues facing people 50-plus, AARP Arkansas has expanded its list of community presentation topics. Civic, community and church groups will soon be able to book free presentations on topics such as Medicare, Social Security, caregiving, financial security, health care, fraud and more.

The reviews are in. And AARP’s Movies for Grownups is a big hit in Arkansas. That success is due entirely to the volunteer teams in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas who have helped make them possible.

Wisdom may come with age, but that doesn’t mean older people don’t fall victim to scams.

AARP Arkansas staff and volunteers in this brief video filmed at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock share some of their favorite things about being a part of AARP. What you don't know about us may surprise you. With over 310,000 member statewide, AARP Arkansas works with elected officials, local groups and volunteers to help Arkansans explore their Real Possibilities.

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THV11 meteorologist and co-anchor Tom Brannon turns 50 in a few days, and to properly commemorate this milestone, AARP Arkansas joined Tom live on the air this morning in the THV Weather Garden to present him with a complimentary AARP membership!

Every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen. To help consumers protect themselves from ID theft, AARP Arkansas in October will host free Fraud Watch Network shredding events in Springdale and in Little Rock.

Utility costs can be burdensome, especially for people living on fixed incomes. And keeping track of proposed rate increases can be daunting.

LITTLE ROCK—AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Approaching its 50 th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service.